The Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) and vocalist Erna Ferry turned on a storming performance at JEN, the Jazz Educational Network Conference in New Orleans, featuring high powered recent RFBB material. Rodger Fox said many world-class musicians attended the performance, including the legendary New Orleans funk drummer Stanton Moore, who he... Keep Reading
An application by the Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) has been turned down by Creative NZ, meaning that unless the RFBB can raise $89,000 this month, they will not be able to accept an invitation to represent New Zealand at the 2024 Jazz Educational Network (JEN) Conference in New Orleans. The Jazz Educational Network Conference is one of the.. Keep Reading
Rodger Fox Big Band featuring King Kapisi with Erna Ferry to Headline at 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival Two Aotearoa Icons, One night of jazz and hip-hop Fusing the modern big band sound with Aotearoa-New Zealand hip-hop, the Rodger Fox Big Band headlines this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival, collaborating with multi-award-winning... Keep Reading
Fusing the modern big band sound with Aotearoa-New Zealand hip-hop, the Rodger Fox Big Band, featuring multi-award-winning Aotearoa hip-hop legend King Kapisi, and special guest, blues vocalist Erna Ferry, are heading south for four concerts in October. Premiering new arrangements of the Silver Scroll Award-winner's back... Keep Reading
Rodger Fox has handpicked a selection of CDs from his playlist to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rodger Fox Big Band. The special offer, which is only available during the Band’s 50th Anniversary, includes 10 CDs for just $50, plus postage. Rodger says, “We've recorded a remarkable 46 CDs over the years and with six NZ Music... Keep Reading
Four Hands, Two Pianos & One Big Band concert tour coming soon Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a unique concert tour, Four Hands, Two Pianos & One Big Band. This unprecedented tour features two acclaimed pianists, Michael Houstoun and Bill Cunliffe, playing two grand pianos with the... Keep Reading
Rodger Fox has arranged for two acclaimed pianists to play two grand pianos on stage together with the Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) in a premier concert tour beginning on Saturday, 27 May. This unprecedented concert performance is the second concert tour marking the 50th Anniversary of the RFBB and has been organised by New Zealand’s... Keep Reading
Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund and the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club to benefit from Rodger Fox Big Band concerts The Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) is arranging for proceeds from three upcoming concerts to go to the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund and the Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Rodger Fox says, “We know what it is like to lose your livelihood. To... Keep Reading
The Big Band jazz genre is no shrinking violet, so it is not surprising that the Rodger Fox Big Band is starting their 50th Anniversary Concert series with a full-on drum spectacular featuring three of the world’s greatest drummers. The three American drummers who will perform in concert with the Rodger Fox Big Band are Dennis Chambers,... Keep Reading
The Rodger Fox Big Band returns to Wellington Jazz Festival later this October with all new work, paying homage to the poetry of the late Hone Tuwhare on Saturday, 22 October. Hone Tuwhare was known as the people’s poet. He was loved and cherished by Kiwis and also encouraged others to write, express themselves, create and celebrate life. This... Keep Reading
The latest recording by The Rodger Fox Big Band, The Rodger Fox Big Band plays Hone Tuwhare, pays homage to and is inspired by the poetry of the late Hone Tuwhare, 1922-2008. With the blessing of Hone Tuwhare’s son Rob Tuwhare and the Hone Tuwhare Charitable Trust, Rodger Fox brought together a team of renowned music collaborators. They... Keep Reading
The Rodger Fox Big Band’s latest recording, Reimagined! is being released on Monday, 4 April. Featuring the music of Sir Dave Dobbyn, the eleven tracks include the much-loved anthems Bliss, Be Mine Tonight, Magic (What She Do), Loyal, Outlook for Thursday, Don’t Drink Water, Love You Like I Should, Welcome Home, A Bridge on Fire, Walking... Keep Reading
Leading New Zealand musicians, classical pianist Michael Houstoun, jazz trombonist and bandleader Rodger Fox and their special guest, acclaimed blues vocalist Erna Ferry, have confirmed that they will be performing in Christchurch’s The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, on Saturday, 23 October. Keep Reading
Michael Houstoun & Rodger Fox Big Band confirm Invercargill concert Leading New Zealand musicians, classical pianist Michael Houstoun, jazz trombonist and bandleader Rodger Fox and their special guest, acclaimed blues vocalist Erna Ferry, have confirmed that they will be performing in Invercargill’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, 21... Keep Reading
Leading New Zealand musicians, classical pianist Michael Houstoun, jazz trombonist and bandleader Rodger Fox and their special guest, acclaimed blues vocalist Erna Ferry, are touring the South Island and performing in five centres this October. Keep Reading
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